Nine tips for anyone involved with self-represented litigants (SRLs), including a look at the responsibilities of lawyers and the court.I can only speculate on the reasons for the surge over the last 20 years in people representing themselves in all forms of litigation. One may be the high cost … [Read more...]
How legal coaching can help if you are representing yourself in court
Gaining in popularity, legal coaching is an unbundled legal service that allows you to hire a legal helper to do a specific job for you.With Legal Aid services chronically underfunded and the average cost for a lawyer steadily increasing, it is no wonder more and more people are representing … [Read more...]
How PLEI Resources Can (and Cannot) Help Self-Represented People
Reliable and current public legal education and information (PLEI) resources can help self-represented people prevent and resolve legal problems in many situations.What is PLEI?PLEI stands for public legal education and information. While it may seem self-explanatory, one description of what is … [Read more...]
Do you need legal information? Start at Alberta Law Libraries
Alberta Law Libraries offer guidance and free access to legal materials and forms.If you are dealing with a legal problem, or if you need to appear in court and do not have a lawyer, you are welcome to visit Alberta Law Libraries for assistance and free access to legal materials. Understanding the … [Read more...]
